Discover the Latest in Automotive Technology: Overview of the Specifications on the 2015 Corvette ZO6 Engine, Transmission, Chassis, Brakes, and More – Plus, More to Explore!
2015 Corvette ZO6 Overview
| Model: | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 coupe and convertible |
| Body styles / driveline: | 2-door hatchback coupe with removable roof panel or 2-door convertible; rear-wheel drive |
| Construction: | composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components |
| Manufacturing location: | Bowling Green, Ky. |
2015 ZO6 Engine Specs
| LT4 6.2L supercharged V-8 | |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 376 / 6162 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 |
| Block material: | cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | overhead valve, two valves per cylinder |
| Fuel delivery: | direct injection |
| Lubrication system: | dry sump |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | 650 / 485 @ 6400 – SAE certified |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | 650/ 881 @ 3600 – SAE certified |
| Max. engine speed (rpm): | 6600 |
| Recommended fuel: | premium required |
| EPA-estimated fuel economy | 15 / 22 – manual 13 / 23 – automatic |
Transmissions of the 2015 ZO6 Corvette
| Type: | Seven-speed manual with Active Rev Match | Paddle-shift eight-speed, electronically controlled automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch |
| Gear ratios (:1) | ||
| First: | 2.29 | 4.56 |
| Second: | 1.61 | 2.97 |
| Third: | 1.21 | 2.08 |
| Fourth: | 1.00 | 1.69 |
| Fifth: | 0.82 | 1.27 |
| Sixth: | 0.68 | 1.00 |
| Seventh: | 0.45 | 0.85 |
| Eighth: | — | 0.65 |
| Reverse: | 2.70 | 3.82 |
| Final drive ratio: | 3.42 | 2.41 |
Chassis / Suspension on the Corvette 2015 ZO6
| Front: | short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite spring, monotube shock absorber |
| Rear: | short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite spring, monotube shock absorber |
| Active handling: | Magnetic Selective Ride Control |
| Traction control: | StabiliTrak electronic stability control |
| Steering type: | variable-ratio rack-and-pinion with electric power assist |
| Steering gear ratio: | 12.0 to 16.4 |
| Turns lock to lock | 2.53 |
| Turning circle, curb to curb (ft / m): | 37.7 / 11.5 |
2015 ZO6 Corvette Brakes
| Type: | front and rear power-assisted discs with two-piece steel rotors; fixed six-piston aluminum front calipers and fixed four-piston aluminum rear calipers; carbon ceramic matrix rotors with Z07 pkg. |
| Rotor diameter (in / mm): | front – Z06 : 14.6 / 371 front – Z06 w/Z07: 15.5 / 394 rear – Z06: 14.4 / 365 rear – Z06 w/Z07: 15.3 / 388 |
| Rotor thickness (in / mm): | front – Z06 : 1.3 / 33 front – Z06 w/Z07: 1.4 / 36 rear – Z06: 1 / 25 rear – Z06 w/Z07: 1.3 / 33 |
Wheels / Tires on the ZO6 – 2015 Corvette
| Wheel size: | front: 19-inch x 10-inch rear: 20-inch x 12-inch |
| Tires: | Michelin Pilot Super Sport run-flat (Z06) Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 (Z07) front: P285/30ZR19 rear: P335/25ZR20 |
ZO6 2015 Corvette Dimensions | Exterior, Interior, Capacities
Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm): 106.7 / 2710 Overall length (in / mm): 177.9 / 4518 Overall width (in / mm): 77.4 / 1965 Overall height (in / mm): 48.6 / 1235 (coupe) 48.6 / 1235 (convertible) Track (in / mm): 63.5 / 1613 (front) 62.5 / 1587 (rear) Curb weight (lb / kg): 3524 / 1598 (coupe) 3582 / 1625 (convertible) Weight distribution (% front / rear): 50 / 50
Interior
Seating capacity 2 Headroom (in / mm): 38 / 962 Leg room (in / mm): 43 / 1092 Shoulder room (in / mm): 55 / 1397 Hip room (in / mm): 54 / 1371
Capacities
| Interior volume (cu ft / L): | 52 / 1475 |
| Cargo volume (cu ft / L): | Coupe: 15 / 425 Convertible: 10 / 283 |
| Fuel capacity (gal / L): | 18.5 / 70 |
| Engine oil (qt / L): | 9.75 / 9.2 |
| Engine cooling system (qt / L): | 11.3 / 10.7 |
Note: The information shown is current at the time of publication.
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